mighty thor

[christfr]

ok here we go.. since im the bold one im going to post for jerry.. seems he has found a very early thor. mod 244 the one that is a washer and a dishwasher. way cool huh.. the machine runs but need a little work. what we need to find out is who had or has one of these and who knows anything about them?? the basket needs to come out for some cleaning and a little reseal on the outter tub, but can not figure out how to get the wash basket out of the machine.

 

[christfr]

inside

the agi

 

[christfr]

the tub

the basket sits on a round disc about the size fo the bottom of the basket jerry can feel the disc by sliding his arm down around the basket, there are studs under the agi but no way to turn the via a screw driver.. i had found a owners book from a few years newer thor (a totally automatic machine) and it that book it said to turn the basket a 1/4 turn and lift out but this one wont do that either. there has to be a way to get the basket out? seem that when you wanted to use the dishwasher the basket would have to come out right? any one have any info? does anyone remember having one of these while growing up? jerry needs your help cause both of us are way out of ideas.. thanks lots and lots chris

 

[pulsator]

Perhaps you must unscrew the agitator cap and take out the agitator first?

 

[christfr]

oh silly

thats the pic i dont have ha ha.. with the agi out cant get the basket out ha ha. boy that made us look bad didnt it ha ha

 

[thor]

Chris, that is the very same washer I grew up with! If I recall correct, just unscrew the wingnut that holds the agitator down. Then pull the agitator straight up to remove. Then pull the tub straight up to remove. Then pull the counterbalance weight straight up to remove. Then pull the basket filter that sits on the bottom straight up to remove. Quite simple!

I hope this helps!

 

[westytoploader]

COOL!!!! Great find Jerry!

Will give you a call this weekend...I know it's been long overdue...LOL!! You need to hear that GE run!

 

[gansky1]

I did some quick scanning tonight from the Thor service manual. Steve found these tips while reading through the book looking for clues to tell Mark (lightedcontrols) who also has tub-removal problems.

 

[gansky1]

2nd Entry

 

[gansky1]

2nd Set, pg 2

 

[chestermikeuk]

Thor

Nice find you guys...

It looks like Keiths (keymatic) UK machine, if so unscrew the agi nut, pull up the agi and then lift the basket, the balancer ring then lifts out....

Do you have the dishwasher basket??

I`ve included a link to Keiths video, you can see the parts and machine in action....

Cheers, Mike

 

[christfr]

great info

ill make sure jerry gets all of this and puts it to good use. i knew someone out there would know. am sure the tub is just stuck and will need a little time to soak

 

[panthera]

bummer - youtube says

Mike I'd love to see the video - but the site says it needs some sort of invitation. Perhaps you can unlock it? Or is it just my ten-thumbed approach to computers?

 

[gyrafoam]

Funny thing----------

I saw the Thor manual on the shelf at Gregs, and remembered Terry and Mark both were having problems removing the tub. So I dug through it and found the things Greg has posted for you. The second item must have been posted when a lot of compaints started comming in about stuck tubs. ALSO you will note they were now recommending the use of a special puller tool----so you know people were really having problems with them. Must have been some real angry customers! (And, of course, since reading the instruction booklet is an "un American" activity, most people never removed and/or cleaned the tub as per the instructions!)

Anyway, thanks Chris ----for the prompt-----I knew Greg would get the information out eventually----he is just a busy guy!

 

[chestermikeuk]

Try this

I think it was set to private, I could see it, could you let me know??

Cheers, Mike

 

[panthera]

it works now - that is fantastic!

thanks - works great. what a video! does anyone know what the spin speed was on these? how automatic were they? how on earth did they wash dishes???
very imposing piece of equipment!

 

[Unimatic1140]

Mike thank's for posting Keith's wonderful video. The Thor spins the water out the wash tub really fast like a Unimatic or Norge, makes me think there is no clutch in the mechanism.

 

[mickeyd]

ChesterMike

Got back from vacation Sunday. What a welcome home to see a Thor alive and working--fantastic. Thank you so much. Once in the library looking at the first Consumer reports washer articles, I saw the Thor and fell in love. What I most remember was that it was rated first in washing ability. And after watching your fabulous video five times and that insane agitator, I can see why it cleaned so well. You could do a great overflow rinse with the fill spiggot. What's really wild is the wide gap between the washtub and the cabnet allowing such an amazing view of the water hurling up and out and all around the town!

What a treat. A dream come true, from across the Atlantic.

Thank you all so much.

BuffaloMike

 

[chestermikeuk]

Mighty Thor

Hi Mike

Glad you enjoyed the video, as you say the workings are great to see...

All credit goes to Keith in UK (keymatic) on our club, he has had a few machines and has stripped down a couple and made new ones...he also has the one with the foot pedals..

I think when he made the vid for us he got truely soaked from the spin water without the top on!!!

Has anyone got the dishwasher basket??

Cheers, Mike

 

[easyspindry]

Mighty Thor

Thanks for all the input about the Thor and the basket removal. I think it's just stuck. I've even put wooden wedges between the basket and the counter balance -- but there's very little room to work in there.
It's a wonderful machine. I don't have the dishwasher basket, but have used one. It was a great dishwasher. Reminded me of the way the one arm KitchenAid worked.
Here's a pic with the agi out.
Jerry
My first post. Hope it works.